Vicenza Favorites

Vicenza is the closest town to Montecchio Maggiore and where most people who are coming by train will be stopping. Below are some of my favorite places in Vicenza.

• Pizza Pub Re di Spagna, Contra Piancolli, 4 (0444 320661) - This pizza place has the largest variety of pizzas that I've seen so far in Italy. You can get a traditional type of pizza or one that is served on a wooden slate. The place is big and has a nice courtyard in the back.
• Hisyou, Piazza Delle Erbe 9 (0444 321044) - If/when you have had your fill of pasta, pizza and risotto, this smal sushi spot is a nice change of pace. They also serve other traditional japanese dishes so if you want to mix it up, you can.
• Gelateria - I'm not sure the exact name or address but just off the main square in Vicenza is a gelateria that has upstairs balconies that overlook the square. They serve a variety of gelato dishes such as gelato spaghetti, lasagna etc. Super fun!

Alberto, my parents and I leave today. It's hard to believe the time has come. We can't wait to see everyone soon!!

Venice Favorites

1 week until we leave for Italy!! It's unbelieveable how fast the time has flown. Alberto's (and my) to-do list is slowly getting shorter and this weekend is a big packing weekend for the trip. In preparation for the trip, below are some of our Venetian favorites!

• al Paradiso Ristorante - This is our favorite restaurant in Venice. No reservations required. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Every time we go to Venice we make sure we stop by for lunch or dinner. The owner is a friendly guy that walks the tables and talks to every customer. Last time he told us that in the mornings he goes to the local fish market so all his dishes are the freshest. It's close to the Rialto Bridge on Calle Paradiso near "ALBERGHI - NUOVA RESIDENZA LAGUNA"
• Harry's Bar http://www.harrysbarvenezia.com/ - Perhaps a bit of a tourist trap but this small bar serves a mean Bellini and has some cool history behind it. Earnest Hemingway used to frequent this establishment. They have many different types of Bellinis and the traditional is my favorite.